Wannon Water prices

Wannon Water’s tariffs and miscellaneous charges are approved by one of two methods.

Tariffs

Tariffs are regulated by the Essential Services Commission and set by resolution of the Board. Tariffs, including water, sewerage and regulated trade waste prices, are listed in Pricing Attachment 1 - Tariffs 2017/18 and are set in accordance with Section 260 of the Water Act 1989.

Miscellaneous Charges

Miscellaneous charges are set by resolution of the Board or the Managing Director under delegation. Some miscellaneous charges are regulated by the Essential Services Commission. Other charges are listed in Pricing Attachment 2 - Schedule of Charges 2017/18 and are set in accordance with Section 264 of the Water Act 1989. Note that Attachment 2 identifies the charges regulated by the Essential Services Commission.

Consistent with section 274(4A) of the Water Act 1989, if the person liable to pay the charge is the owner of the relevant property, that debt is a statutory charge secured against the title to that property.